Israel claims to have recovered of body of Thai citizen from Gaza – Middle East Monitor

Syria announced the closure of the Rukban camp for displaced people, marking the end of a significant humanitarian crisis, according to Emergency and Disaster Management Minister Raed al-Saleh. The camp, located in a demilitarized zone on the Syria-Jordan border, had housed thousands of Syrians awaiting entry into Jordan after the collapse of the Assad regime in December. Following this political shift, families began returning to their homes, with al-Saleh expressing hope that this closure will...

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of UNRWA, condemned Israel’s ban on international journalists entering Gaza, labeling it an unprecedented act in modern conflict that restricts truth and fuels misinformation. He urged for independent reporting and support for local journalists, noting that nearly 200 have been killed since the war began. UNRWA also called for Israeli cooperation regarding unsubstantiated allegations against the agency and reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian assistance in Gaza, where over 54,700 Palestinians have been...

Even wars have rulesThe Geneva Conventions establish legal requirements to protect civilians during warfare, which both sides are obligated to follow, despite Israel's brutal surprise attack on 7 October 2023. Journalists face significant barriers in Gaza, where Israel controls information flow, complicating efforts to assess war impacts and violations of international law. Prime Minister Netanyahu may be prolonging the conflict for political gain, amid accusations of war crimes and a potential genocide case pending at...

At least 54,772 Palestinians have died in Israel's ongoing conflict since October 2023, according to the Health Ministry, with 95 bodies recovered and 304 people injured in the last 48 hours alone. The Israeli military resumed its attacks on Gaza on March 18, resulting in 4,497 deaths and 13,793 injuries, violating a previous ceasefire agreement. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials for war crimes, while Israel faces a genocide case...

The UK and 29 other countries condemned the June 2 attack on a humanitarian convoy in North Darfur, which resulted in the deaths of five WFP and UNICEF workers and damage to several trucks carrying essential supplies. The donor countries emphasized that targeting humanitarian personnel violates international law and urged all parties to ensure safe humanitarian access and cease hostilities. This incident reflects the ongoing violence in Sudan's power struggle, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis affecting...

Moroccan King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon to 1,526 individuals in celebration of Eid al-Adha, as reported by Anadolu. The Justice Ministry stated that the clemency, issued on the eve of the festival, includes 1,305 prisoners, 206 individuals who were sentenced but not in custody, and 15 convicted for terrorism and extremism-related cases. This gesture reflects the king's commitment to mercy during significant religious occasions in the North African nation. Full Article